Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Jose Tavares Miguel
Feb 17, 2025
Jose Tavares Miguel, 83, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2025, at his home.
He was the loving husband of Maria Edwarda (Soares) Miguel.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Tavares Miguel and Florinda dos Reis Amaral. He served in the Portuguese Army and lived in...
Judith Ann Tavares
Feb 12, 2025
Judith Ann (Pacheco) Tavares, 84, of Dennis, formerly of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital.
She was the widow of the late Joseph Jacinto Tavares.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Pacheco and Mary (Thomas) Pacheco.
Judith dedicated much of her life to her work...
Maria Edwarda Maranhao
Feb 8, 2025
Maria Edwarda (Carreiro) Maranhao, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the widow of the late Jose G. Maranhao.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Mariano O. Carreiro and Irene (Costa) Carreiro.
Edwarda was a homemaker and enjoyed being around people and...
Sandra L. Vallett
Feb 1, 2025
Sandra L. Vallett, 66, of Fall River, passed away February 1st, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Dube and Lucille (Oliveira) Dube.
Prior to retiring, Sandra worked as a waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and, most of all, spending time...
Alfred Gallant
Jan 29, 2025
Alfred Gallant, a loving father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Somerset Ridge Center.
He was the widower of the late Maureen (Finn) Gallant.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Alfred Gallant and Eva (Bilodeau) Gallant.
Alfred had a distinguished career as a labor foreman for Local 610, where...
Russell Chace
Jan 13, 2025
Russell Chace, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven, MA, surrounded by his loving family.
He met and married the love of his life, the late Patricia (LaPointe) Chace in Swansea and they were married for 56 years.
Russell, the son of the late Leon E. Chace and the late...
Germina da Christo Pacheco
Jan 7, 2025
Germina da Christo (Albano) Pacheco, 92, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at Southpointe Rehabilitation, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Manuel P. Pacheco.
Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Eugenio Pereira Albano and Diamantina (Furtado) Albano.
...
Maria Fatima Borges
Jan 5, 2025
Maria Fatima (Vieira) Borges, 73, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Antonio Borges.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Alvaro Vieira and Gloria Andrade.
Before retiring, Maria worked for several years at...
Margaret Ann Lamothe
Jan 4, 2025
Margaret Ann (Dias) Lamothe, 81, of Westport, passed away Saturday, January 4nd, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Alfred R. Lamothe.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Dias and Leticia (Sousa) Dias.
Margaret dedicated many years of her life to her work at the former Yates...
Elaine Moniz
Jan 2, 2025
Elaine M. (Dias) Moniz, 81, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the loving long-time partner of the late John Steele, for over 30 years, and the widow of the late Ronald Moniz.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dias and Genevieve (Perry) Dias.
...
Delores Dopart
Dec 31, 2024
Delores (Costa) Dopart, 94, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of her “sweetheart” the late Peter S. Dopart, who passed away in 2022, after their relationship of more than seven decades.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Seraphim...
Manuel Pereira Costa
Dec 26, 2024
Manuel Pereira Costa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Maria (Reis) Costa.
Born in Guimarães, Portugal, he was a son of the late Fernando da Costa and Maria Pereira.
Before his retirement, Manuel dedicated his career to the construction industry,...
Manuel J. Pereira
Dec 21, 2024
Manuel Jose Pereira, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, unexpectedly.
He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Machado) Pereira, to whom he had been married to for 51 years.
Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Pereira and Diamantina Fernandes.
...
Roberto Ramos Lopez
Dec 18, 2024
Roberto Ramos Lopez, 67, of Taunton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.
He was the loving husband of Luz P. Torres Colon.
Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Gregorio Ramos Escute and Manuela Lopez Sanjurjo.
Prior to retiring, Roberto worked for most of his career in...
Francisco Soares
Dec 18, 2024
Francisco M. Soares, 65, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Soares and Jardelina Carreiro.
Prior to retiring, Francisco worked as a mason in the construction industry, for the majority of his career. He was...
Steven Dupere
Dec 15, 2024
Steven R. Dupere, 58, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, from health complications.
Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Steven was the son of the late Russell Dupere and Deolinda (Pacheco) Dupere. He grew up in Westport and lived in Fall River with his late brother David Dupere and his late sister Tara Bartlett....
Maria C. Quiterio
Dec 12, 2024
Maria C. (Antunes) Quiterio, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 12, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Joao C. Quiterio.
Graveside services will be private.
Richard Mello
Dec 10, 2024
Richard Mello, 84, of Fall River, passed away December 10, 2024, at Southpointe Rehab Center, in Fall River.
His committal service will be held Wednesday, December 18, at 10 AM at Notre Dame Cemetery.
Richard Lima
Dec 10, 2024
Richard V. Lima, 80, of Fall River, passed away December 10, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the fiance of the late Lori Cabral.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Augustine V. Lima and Agnes (DeMello) Lima.
Prior to retiring, Richard worked for most of his career as...
Edward Moniz
Dec 8, 2024
Edward Moniz, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.
He was the widower of the late Dorothy A. (Correia) Moniz.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Moniz and Mary (Sardinia) Moniz.
Edward worked for most of his career as an electrician in the IBEW Union Local 223, retiring...
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Finding Obituaries in the Greater Fall River Region
While our website lists recent obituaries for families we serve throughout Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, we understand you might be searching more broadly or for historical records.
Fall River Herald News Obituaries: This local newspaper often publishes death notices for individuals from across the region, not just Fall River. Searching the Fall River Herald News obits section can be helpful for finding historical notices from Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and surrounding towns.
Historical Obituaries (Fall River Public Library): For genealogical research or finding older obituaries (especially pre-1990s), the Fall River Public Library (104 North Main Street, Fall River) is a valuable resource for the entire area. Their archives contain past editions of the Fall River Herald News and other records relevant to families with roots in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and neighboring communities.
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